NIC Esthetics Practice Test Questions and Answers
Which of the following are primary colors? - - Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments? - - Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? - - Tinea
Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for
bleeding wounds? - - Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply
bandage
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? -
- Facial steamer
Which of the following is a Hypertrophy of thickened skin cells? - - Keratosis
Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? - -
Sensation
Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin? - - Clay
What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily? - -
Cardiac
Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing
technique? - - Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub
hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds.
, NIC Esthetics Practice Test Questions and Answers
Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? - -
Humectants
Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to
be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? - - Antibiotics
Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the following
infection control procedures? - - Disinfection
Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the
skin? - - Gommage
Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure? -
- Application of steam
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is - -
Effleurage
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an
unhealthy acid mantle? - - Moisturizing lotion
Cleansing creams are applied using a - - Fingertips
Which face shape is well proportioned and considered ideal? - - Oval
What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when
using a facial steamer? - - 15 - 18" is the average recommended distance
Which of the following are primary colors? - - Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments? - - Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? - - Tinea
Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for
bleeding wounds? - - Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply
bandage
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? -
- Facial steamer
Which of the following is a Hypertrophy of thickened skin cells? - - Keratosis
Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? - -
Sensation
Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin? - - Clay
What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily? - -
Cardiac
Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing
technique? - - Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub
hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds.
, NIC Esthetics Practice Test Questions and Answers
Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? - -
Humectants
Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to
be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? - - Antibiotics
Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the following
infection control procedures? - - Disinfection
Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the
skin? - - Gommage
Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure? -
- Application of steam
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is - -
Effleurage
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an
unhealthy acid mantle? - - Moisturizing lotion
Cleansing creams are applied using a - - Fingertips
Which face shape is well proportioned and considered ideal? - - Oval
What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when
using a facial steamer? - - 15 - 18" is the average recommended distance
